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Set a 4-digit Parent PIN
Settings → Security → Parental Controls PIN. This locks all parental settings so your child cannot change them.
Verify your child's correct birthday is set
Accounts under 13 get stricter defaults automatically. Check: Settings → Account Info → Birthday.
Verify the account email address
A verified email is required to reset the password. Use a parent email, not a child's.
Enable 2-Step Verification (2FA)
Settings → Security → 2-Step Verification. Choose Authenticator App or Email. Prevents account hijacking.
Set a strong password your child doesn't know
Use a unique password (not reused from other accounts). Store it somewhere your child cannot access.
Restrict who can message your child
Settings → Privacy → Who can send me messages? Set to "Friends" or "No one" for under-13 accounts.
Control who can send friend requests
Settings → Privacy → Who can send me friend requests? Set to "Friends of Friends" or "No one".
Control who can follow your child
Settings → Privacy → Who can follow me? Strangers who follow can see when your child is online.
Restrict who can see which game they're in
Settings → Privacy → Who can see what games I'm playing? Set to "Friends" to prevent tracking.
Hide inventory from strangers
Settings → Privacy → Who can see my inventory? Item lists can reveal a child's spending habits to scammers.
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Set chat to "Safe Chat" for under-13
Accounts under 13 automatically use a restricted word filter. Confirm this is active in Settings → Security → Account Restrictions.
Enable Account Restrictions (under-13)
Settings → Security → Account Restrictions. Locks chat to a preset list and restricts access to unmoderated games. Recommended for under-10.
Review Voice Chat setting (13+ only)
Settings → Privacy → Who can voice chat with me? Voice chat requires ID verification at 13+. Disable if you're not comfortable.
Check Experience Guidelines content filter
Settings → Security → Allowed Experiences. Choose "All Ages" or "9+" content level. Blocks games flagged for older audiences.
Set a monthly Robux spend limit
Settings → Billing → Monthly Spend Limit. This caps all in-app purchases to a fixed dollar amount per month.
Remove saved payment methods
Settings → Billing → Payment Methods. Remove all saved cards. Use gift cards for purchases instead of saved cards.
Review trading permissions
Trading requires Roblox Premium. If your child doesn't have Premium, trading is already off. If they do, discuss trading rules.
Switch to gift cards for all purchases
Gift cards give you a fixed spend cap and no recurring charges. Available at major retailers or digitally from the Roblox website.
Set screen time limits on the device
iOS: Screen Time → App Limits. Android: Digital Wellbeing → App Timers. These work independently of Roblox's own settings.
Disable in-app purchases at the device level
iOS: Screen Time → Content & Privacy → iTunes & App Store Purchases → In-App Purchases → Don't Allow. Android: Play Store → Settings → Require authentication.
Set a device bedtime / downtime
iOS: Screen Time → Downtime. Android: Digital Wellbeing → Bedtime Mode. Prevents late-night gaming automatically.
Check app location permissions
Roblox does not need location access. Revoke it in device settings: Settings → Roblox → Location → Never.
Review your child's friend list monthly
Go to your child's profile → Friends. Look for accounts with adult-sounding names, no profile picture, or names you don't recognise.
Check billing history each month
Settings → Billing → Transaction History. Review all Robux purchases and confirm nothing unexpected.
Ask your child to show you their favourite games
Playing together or watching occasionally keeps you informed without surveillance. Ask what's happening in the game.
Have a monthly 5-minute Roblox chat
Ask: "Has anyone said anything weird to you this month?" or "Are there any games you want to show me?" Low-pressure conversations build trust.
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